Futures Mixed Ahead of FOMC Minutes, Seeking Alpha Says

“Seeking Alpha says futures are mixed, and the minutes will clarify the Fed's policy path. Its angle also cites ten-year yields dropping seventy-nine basis points.” — Skip Waverly, on air

On air: Hank Ledger on Europe Open
Published 4:47 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Seeking Alpha: “Stock index futures mixed ahead of FOMC minutes”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:47 AM ET on Europe Open, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: FOMC.
BBN covered this story before: Treasury Yields Rise Before 10-Year Auction, FOMC Minutes (October 7).

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Seeking AlphaStock index futures mixed ahead of FOMC minutes

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeeking Alpha reports stock index futures are mixed ahead of the FOMC minutes. Skip Waverly is live outside the Federal Reserve. Skip?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThanks, Hank! I'm outside the Fed at quarter to five, and a sprinkler just came on. Nobody told me. Nobody tells me anything.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSeeking Alpha says futures are mixed, and the minutes will clarify the Fed's policy path. Its angle also cites ten-year yields dropping seventy-nine basis points.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThat's a big number, and the data doesn't say over what period, so I'd treat it carefully.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentA guard says I'm standing on a very expensive hedge.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe minutes are a transcript of adults arguing politely about interest rates. I'm soaked, Hank, and I've never been happier. Is the desk open?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe desk is full, Skip. Dry off, and we'll watch the minutes. Back to the markets.